Seattle, WA

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Cruises from Seattle depart from spring through fall.

The bustling Washington port known as the "The Emerald City" is both a culturally rich metropolis and a gateway to beautiful natural attractions. In the shadows of the widely recognized Space Needle, the Seattle Center is home to the city's sports arena and many museums and theaters. The lively Pike Place Market and the mammoth "Hammering Man" sculpture are downtown must-sees. Visitors also flock to the waterfront for fresh seafood, the Harbor Steps park or to board a ferry bound for Puget Sound. Seattle is served by both the Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal and Terminal 91.

The Port of Seattle's Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal is located just 14 miles from Seattle Tacoma International Airport. Parking is available at the cruise terminal for $24.00 per day (rates subject to change by Port Authority).

Traveling from WA-99 - Take WA-99 north or south. Take the ramp towards Western Avenue and continue onto Western Avenue. Turn left on Wall Street. Turn left on Alaska Way. The cruise terminal will be visible from Alaska Way.

Traveling from East on I-90 - Take I-90 west towards Seattle. Turn left on 4th Avenue S towards City Center. Bear left on 4th Avenue. Turn left on James Street. Bear right Yesler Way. Turn right on Alaska Way. The cruise terminal will be visible from Alaska Way.

Traveling from North or South I-5 - Take I-5 towards Seattle. Take the West Mercer Street/Fairview Avenue exit, number 167. Turn right onto Fairview Ave. Take the first left onto Valley Street. Stay left; Valley St. merges into Broad St. Continue on Broad St. to the waterfront and turn left onto Alaskan Way. The cruise terminal will be visible from Alaska Way.

Terminal 91 is located about 17 miles from Seattle Tacoma International Airport. The Smith Cove Terminal parking lot is available to all Carnival, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America, Princess and Royal Caribbean cruise passengers. General parking is available for $26.00. Rate includes tax. All customers will receive a $1 per day discount if they book parking online.

Traveling from North I-5 - Head south on I-5 and follow the signs to the Mercer Street Exit . Take exit 167 to Mercer Street (right-hand off-ramp). Take a right turn on to Fairview Avenue North ( 400 feet). Take a left turn on Valley Street (0.18 miles). Valley Street bends to the left and becomes Broad Street (0.75 miles). Turn right on to Denny Way (0.32 miles). Bend right to Western Avenue ( 0.22 miles). Western joins Elliott Avenue West (1.18 miles). Follow signs to Magnolia Bridge. Turn right at 14th Ave West (signal light intersection) (0.14 miles). Stay to the right and follow ramp joining the Magnolia Bridge (West Garfield Street) (0.35 miles). Exit right. Follow signs to “Smith Cove Park” (0.55 miles) and Cruise Terminal. Turn right at bottom of ramp and follow signs for cruise terminal parking or cruise terminal.

Traveling from South I-5 - Head north on I-5 and follow signs to the Mercer Street Exit. Take exit 167 (left-side off-ramp) to Mercer Street. Take a right turn on to Fairview Avenue North (400 feet). Take a left turn on Valley Street (0.18 miles). Valley Street bends to the left and becomes Broad Street (0.75 miles). Turn right to Denny Way (0.32 miles). Bend right to Western Avenue (0.22 miles). Western joins Elliott Avenue West (1.18 miles). Follow signs to Magnolia Bridge. Turn right at 14th Ave West (signal light intersection) (0.14 miles). Stay to the right and follow ramp joining the Magnolia Bridge (West Garfield Street) (0.35 miles). Exit right. Follow signs to “Smith Cove Park” (0.55 miles) and Cruise Terminal. Turn right at bottom of ramp and follow signs for cruise terminal parking or cruise terminal.